I picked up skill fragments in the demon world

#600 - plot

Zhang Chen of Chongzheng Academy was definitely going. The temptation of entering the Thirty-Three Heavens with his physical body was too great. If he could enter the Thirty-Three Heavens with his physical body, it would reduce many of his weaknesses.

When the mind enters the spiritual world, many methods are restricted and cannot be used, such as Zhang Chen's bloodline skills.

If he could enter with his physical body, like when the Northern Lands opened the passage between the two realms and everyone entered the First Heaven with their physical bodies, he would be able to use more methods and obtain greater benefits. He might even have the opportunity to refine the Thirty-Three Heavens.

"What are the requirements for entering Chongzheng Academy?" Zhang Chen asked.

"First, you must be outstanding in learning. Second, you must have sufficient tuition. Third, you must be intelligent. Fourth, you must have a background. Fifth, the background must be very, very strong. The number of disciples admitted to the inner courtyard of the academy is limited, and billions of people compete for those dozens or hundreds of places. The danger and intensity are unimaginable. The biggest condition for joining the academy is background, followed by genuine talent and learning," Liu Ji said.

Since joining the Yellow Sky Dao, especially after gaining a certain status and position within the Yellow Sky Dao, he has gained some understanding and mastery of the general trend of the world.

Zhang Chen smiled bitterly upon hearing this: "You know me. Where do I have any background? Although I was born into the Zhang family of the capital, I have already been expelled from the family. Even now, my status as a criminal has not been removed. I am like a rat crossing the street, making a living under someone else's identity."

"I heard people say that the Dean of Chongzheng Academy is called Zhou Qiucheng. He had a son late in life, and his son seems to have suffered a serious injury to his soul in the process of contacting something mysterious. He is searching for spiritual herbs and elixirs all over the world to prolong his son's life and maintain his vitality. If you can start from this, you may be able to gain Zhou Qiucheng's favor," Liu Ji said.

Hearing Liu Ji's words, Zhang Chen raised his eyebrows. This was not the first time he had heard about Zhou Qiucheng seeking immortal herbs and elixirs. Previously, the shopkeeper of the medicine shop also wanted to sell the ginseng stained with innate energy to Zhou Qiucheng.

While Zhang Chen and Liu Ji were discussing Zhou Qiucheng, unbeknownst to them, Zhou Qiucheng was also discussing Zhang Chen within Chongzheng Academy.

In the backyard of the academy, inside a simple and ancient courtyard, a Confucian scholar in his fifties, dressed in luxurious clothes and with his hair combed meticulously, was standing under a large tree in the courtyard, silently looking at the osmanthus flowers above his head.

A trace of inexplicable artistic conception flowed around the man, obviously he had already entered the realm of Yin Divinity, and had gone far in the realm of Yin Divinity.

Soon, there was a sound of hurried footsteps, and a middle-aged steward quickly came to the man, knelt down at his feet, his voice full of fanaticism: "Master, the two newly acquired ginsengs have miraculous effects. The young master's soul injury has been temporarily suppressed, and will not continue to deteriorate for at least half a month. If we can continue to acquire such ginseng, the young master may have a chance to recover from his injury."

Zhou Qiucheng's eyes revealed a gleam of light upon hearing this: "Is this true?"

"After examination by the doctor, there are no errors," the steward said respectfully.

"Strange! In the past, I have acquired a lot of ginseng, even thousand-year-old ginseng, but it could only last for three to five days. Why does today's ginseng have such miraculous effects? Are you comforting me?" Zhou Qiucheng asked again, his voice already containing a trace of majesty.

Hearing Zhou Qiucheng's words, the steward quickly said: "Reporting to Master, the doctor said that those ginsengs seem to be different from ordinary ginseng. Although they are only a hundred years old, they contain an unprecedented power."

"The place where such peculiar ginseng can grow must not be an ordinary place," Zhou Qiucheng was a scholar, and scholars are usually very smart.

"If you can find the location of the ginseng, and cultivate it artificially, it is not impossible," Doctor Liu said.

"Chen Qi!" Zhou Qiucheng shouted towards the door.

The chief steward quickly appeared at the door and respectfully shouted: "Master."

"Where was this ginseng acquired from?" Zhou Qiucheng asked.

"This ginseng came from Shangjia Medical Hall," Chen Qi could become the chief steward, obviously he was not an ordinary person. He had already done his homework in advance, especially on matters concerning the eldest young master, he did not dare to be careless in the slightest. At this time, after hearing the old master's question, he quickly replied respectfully.

"Please invite the shopkeeper over," Zhou Qiucheng said.

Soon, the owner of Shangjia Medical Hall, as well as the senior and junior stewards Wang Chong and Wang Dan, came to Zhou Qiucheng, and then knelt down and saluted respectfully.

Zhou Qiucheng stopped them from saluting, and his eyes looked at the pharmacy shopkeeper: "Where did you acquire this ginseng from?"

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After a series of narratives, Zhou Qiucheng frowned, looking at Wang Chong and Wang Dan, who were full of anxiety: "Are you saying that you acquired this ginseng by chance? And you don't know the whereabouts of the person who sold the ginseng?"

Wang Dan nodded anxiously: "Master, please forgive me, I really don't know."

Then, seeing Zhou Qiucheng's face gradually turning gloomy, his face full of disappointment, Wang Dan's mind flashed: "But I know that the fellow speaks with a northern accent, and is not a local."

Zhou Qiucheng heard this and seemed to be lost in thought, the expression on his face slightly improved: "It is still a clue, greatly reducing the target. After all, there are only a very small number of people from the Northern Lands in Jinling City. As long as they are all found, it will be a target. As long as the other party is still in Jinling City, I can dig him out. What I am most afraid of now is that the other party is just a passerby, temporarily passing through Jinling City, and then leaving without a trace. If I want to find the other party's trace, it is a real needle in a haystack."

Zhou Qiucheng was a local tyrant, and it was not difficult to find a foreigner. As long as the other party did not leave Jinling, he had a way to dig him out.

"Do you still remember the other party's appearance?" Zhou Qiucheng asked again.

"It's been too long, I can't remember some things," Wang Dan said, turning his head to look at Wang Chong. Wang Chong smiled bitterly and said: "It's been several days, how can I remember clearly?"

"Try to recall the other party's characteristics, and I will record them, so as to speed up the search. If you can draw the other party's portrait based on your description, it will be a great achievement for you, and I will never be stingy with rewards," Zhou Qiucheng said.

After speaking, Zhou Qiucheng began to arrange the matter of the reward, and must find that glimmer of hope.

At this time, the chief steward Chen Qi looked at Zhou Qiucheng, who was busy painting, and tentatively asked: "Master, if we find him, how should we deal with him?"

Chen Qi's question was very particular, asking whether to directly arrest and imprison the other party after finding him, or to respectfully invite him.

"You should know my learning, do I still need to teach you this kind of thing?" Zhou Qiucheng scolded with a gloomy face.

Chen Qi quickly apologized, and then retreated to arrange everything.

It is said that Zhang Chen and Liu Ji were talking about Zhou Qiucheng's affairs. Hearing Liu Ji's words, Zhang Chen was very distressed, not knowing how to join the academy.

"Can I use the power of the Shen family? The Shen family is a local noble, a first-class wealthy family. If the Shen family speaks, can I directly enter Chongzheng Academy? The Shen family lost my mother's inheritance, and compensating me with a place to enter the academy should not be too much, right?" Zhang Chen's abacus was rattling in his heart.

At this time, Liu Ji stood up: "I'm leaving, be careful yourself, don't be seen by the Yellow Sky Dao's spies. Also, if you have anything, go to this address to find me."

As Liu Ji spoke, he took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Chen opposite him.

Zhang Chen nodded upon hearing this, took the note and carefully put it away, and then looked at the passers-by on the street in silence.

"Chongzheng Academy... Chongzheng Academy..." Zhang Chen sat in front of the window, thinking about how he should act in the future, and his future plans.

"The most important thing for me is to collect experience points first. Since the Yellow Sky Dao has appeared in Jinling City, it will definitely preach soon. When the time comes, it will be a good opportunity for me to steal incense," Zhang Chen thought in his heart.

For him, the most important thing was to upgrade the Wood Authority.

Secondly, it was Chongzheng Academy. If he could join Chongzheng Academy, he might be able to come into contact with some mysteries and develop some new skills.

Just as Zhang Chen was thinking about various thoughts in his mind, the sky outside gradually approached noon. Zhang Chen ordered three dishes and a soup, and after eating his fill, he stood up and walked towards the Shen family.

Zhang Chen returned to the Shen family all the way, and just as he walked to the gate, he happened to meet Shen Qiu.

The two had also met many times in the Shen family, but had never had a conversation.

Zhang Chen was about to step into the courtyard, but saw Shen Qiu move his feet slightly, blocking Zhang Chen's way.

Zhang Chen glanced at Shen Qiu, moved his feet to avoid him, but saw Shen Qiu move his feet again to block Zhang Chen's way.

"Why is Big Brother blocking my way?" Zhang Chen simply stood still, his eyes looking at Shen Qiu.

"If I were you, I would leave the Shen family as soon as possible, so as not to cause trouble for myself," Shen Qiu said.

Zhang Chen glanced at Shen Qiu upon hearing this. This kid has a lot of hostility towards him?

"I heard people say that you have something to do with Jiang Nan? You stay away from her in the future, and you are not allowed to meet her again, otherwise be careful I break your dog legs," Shen Qiu's voice was cold, and his words were full of killing intent.